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College of Arts & Sciences
FY13 Goals for Academic Success
▪ Enhanced Culture for Teaching & Learning
▪ Focus on Statewide Public Agenda & Performance Funding Initiatives
▪ Facilities Enhancement & Deferred Maintenance
▪ Technology Enhancement
▪ Fiscal Responsibility & Accountability
Maintain Rigor & High Academic Standards
Signature Lectures, Conferences, & Programs ▪ John Hallwas Liberal Arts
Lecture
▪ CAS Student Council – Last Lecture Series
▪ AAS – Liaisons Series
▪ BIOL – Biology Day
▪ BIOL/PHYS – Morrow Lecture
▪ ENG & JOUR – Magliocco Lecture; Case Writer-in-Residence
▪ GEOG – Robert Gabler Lecture
▪ HIST – Annual History Conference; Teaching America History Grant summer trip
▪ IES – Upper Mississippi River Conference
▪ MATH – Annual Math Teachers Conference
▪ PHIL & REL – Mary Olive Woods Lecture
▪ POLS – American Democracy Project; Constitution Day
▪ PSY – Colloquia Series
Award Winning Faculty ▪ Distinguished Faculty Lecturer - Dr. T.K. Vinod
(CHEM)
▪ Provost’s Award of Excellence in University & Community Service - Dr. Jennifer McNabb (HIST)
▪ Provost’s Award of Excellence in Teaching - Dr. Erin Taylor (POLS)
▪ 2011/12 American Political Science Association Congressional Fellow – Dr. Janna Deitz (POLS)
Dr. Deitz Dr. Taylor
Dr. McNabb Dr. Vinod
CAS Student Success
In FY12, Jenna Verity (POLS) was selected as a Rhodes Scholarship Finalist
In FY13, Elizabeth Etta (AAS) is WIU’s first ever finalist for the Harry S. Truman Scholarship
Ms. Etta Ms. Verity
Faculty Scholarly/Creative Activities
Publication type FY13* FY12
Books 15 19
Chapters/monographs/refereed articles 116 254
Creative activities (international) 148 (10) 85 (8)
Conference presentations (international) 424 (64) 380 (44)
(*FY13 data are current through 28-Feb. 2013).
Civic & Service Learning Opportunities
In our courses
QC ENG student projects for “Before Quad Cities” website
ENG 482: Life Writing course on the history of Simpkins Hall
GEOG 120, 510, & 557: Service learning embedded in the curriculum
SOC 100 (FYE): student volunteers at nursing homes, schools, animal shelters, etc.
SOC 424G: Sociology of Mental Health student volunteers at Bridgeway, Corp.
WS new course on Feminist Research & Activism
Co-curricular offerings & internships
Mock Presidential Election
Constitution Day Activities
Student internships & applied projects
St. Anthony's Nursing & Rehab Center
Catholic Worker House – QC Veterans
Davenport Farmer’s Market
Program Review & Discipline-Specific Accreditation
▪ Successful IBHE reviews in FY12 ▪ English ▪ Mathematics ▪ Institute for
Environmental Studies
▪ Continued preparation for AAFS accreditation - CHEM
▪ University-wide Teacher Education Redesign Team ▪ Additional faculty assigned
to the redesign of the teacher education program.
Student Research & Creative Activities
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FY11 FY12 FY13
CAS UG Research Grants (NOTE: Spring 2013 applications
currently under review)
Fall Spring
▪ 97 CAS UG Research Grants
▪ 10 Recipients of Norman & Carmelita Teeter UG Research Awards in FY12 ($300 each)
▪ 18 GR student research & professional development awards ($4,367 CAS match in Spring & Fall 2012)
Thomas E. Helm Undergraduate Research Day (URD)
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CAS URD Participation 2009 - 2012
CAS faculty mentors CAS student researchers
CAS student presentations
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2009 2010 2011 2012
URD Presentations 2009 - 2012
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Additional UG Scholarly & Creative Activities
▪ Continued support for: ▪ The United Voices of Western
Inspirational Singers ▪ Model Illinois Government (POLS) ▪ Midwest Model United Nations
(POLS) ▪ The 24th Annual Illinois Student
Research Conference (CHEM)
▪ Expand scope of the Centennial Honors College ▪ CAS participation in:
▪ The Presidents’ Institute
▪ Presidential Leadership Class
Contributions to University-Wide Initiatives
▪ Mentoring students for nationally competitive scholarships
▪ Strong participation in Undergraduate Research Day
▪ Support implementation of revised FYE
CAS Engagement on the QC Riverfront …
▪ Annual Upper Mississippi River Conference
▪ Academic programming ▪ English major
▪ Physics and mathematics courses in support of Engineering major
▪ Full-time, Unit B Psychology instructor relocated to the QC campus
Enhancement of Student Recruitment & Retention
▪ Developing integrated bachelors/masters degree programs.
▪ Exploring opportunities for 2 + 2, 3+2, and linkages programs.
▪ Improving services to potential students beginning in high school.
▪ Expanding & improving scholarship opportunities 1. Vivian D. Kline Current Student Scholarships – FLL
2. Peggy J. Rodeffer Scholarship – PHYS
3. Ruth Dexter Scholarship –NURS
4. Carl B. Larson Scholarship in Archeology – ANTH
5. Continued Student Alumni Award – GEOL
6. John J. Alford, Fred C. Caspall & Alden R. Longwell Scholarship – GEOG & Meteorology
7. Benjamin G. and Donna M. Hughes Scholarship – CHEM
▪ Renovation of science laboratories. ▪ Renovation of space for the School of Nursing. ▪ WIU-QC Phase II planning. ▪ Includes science laboratories for expanded UG offerings
and the proposed ES Ph.D. Program.
General Practices to Support Stewardship of our Resources
▪ Ongoing review of departmental budgets.
▪ Rigorous review of program costs. ▪ Triggered by personnel requests, program reviews, &
new program requests.
▪ Active pursuit of alternative funding sources. ▪ Development of a private giving campaign to provide
additional support for the proposed Environmental Science Program.
WIU Foundation Funds*
Amount Note(s)
$84,925 Student scholarships
$62,310 Contractual expenses
$54,769 Operating tax & licenses
$7,079 Student assistantships, research, or employment
$58,958 Consumables, equipment, etc.
$268,041
(*FY13 accounting data through 28-Feb. 2013)
$127,769
$207,183
$268,041
2010 2011 2012
Expenditure of Foundation Funds
+62%
+29%
FY13 FY12
Grants & Contracts*
Number of proposals submitted 22 18
Funds requested $3,093,129 $1,200,000
Funds received $188,047 $366,947
Local Accounts* $107,394 $123,911
(*FY13 accounting data through 28-Feb. 2013)
Grants & Contracts AND Local Accounts*
FY 13 Budget Enhancement Outcomes
Project Title Enhancement Department/Unit
Funds
Currens Hall - completion of Phase II remodeling for School of Nursing Laboratories
$23,786 $2,647
Computer replacements, electronic classroom maintenance, and computers for new faculty
$59,588 $72,027
Start-up obligations to new science faculty $19,584 $0
Completion of University Writing Center move to Malpass Library
$25,909 $5,477
TOTAL $128,867 $80,151
A special thank you …
▪ With support from the Central Administration, two chemistry teaching labs and one prep area were completely renovated.
▪ These improvements were much needed and have greatly improved the learning environment for Chemistry students.
▪ Expand availability of internships across CAS
▪ Weekend College Academy
▪ Focus on advancement and development
▪ Essential Academic Skills Commitment ▪ Culture of writing
▪ Developmental Mathematics/ Core Competency
▪ LAS Program ▪ Administrative restructuring
▪ Formalize operating plans
▪ Continue to support signature lectures, conferences, & projects.
▪ Support initiatives for professional development for women.
▪ Continue support of revised FYE.
▪ Increase course based civic and service learning opportunities. ▪ Support for regional community
development.
▪ Pilot program to introduce a service-learning component to ENG 180 and 280.
▪ Develop new integrated bachelors and masters degree programs.
▪ Program review & discipline-specific accreditation. ▪ Continue support of Teacher
Education and Nursing programs.
▪ Pursue accreditation for Forensic Chemistry.
▪ Program reviews for Specialist in School Psychology and BA & MA in Sociology.
▪ Hire a College-level technician who can maintain and repair scientific equipment.
▪ Explore new curricular opportunities through collaboration with other Colleges.
▪ Advocate for reinstatement of lost positions through the planning process.
▪ Explore Nursing post-baccalaureate degrees.
▪ Support a stand-alone, independent School of Nursing.
Technology Goals & Objectives
Challenge: Preserve basic operability of technology resources using current and projected fiscal resources.
▪ Revised technology goals: ▪ Maintain functioning technology-
enhanced classrooms.
▪ Maintain working computers for faculty, staff and in department-based computer labs.
▪ Augment the availability of teleconferencing-capable classrooms through the use of Foundation, department, and/or college funds.
▪ Actions: ▪ Revise the CAS technology plan.
▪ Restructure CAS technology staffing.
▪ Incorporate technology needs into advancement plans.
Coordinate closely with UTech and central administration to establish additional technology-enhanced classrooms.
WIU-Quad Cities
CAS Faculty in the Quad Cities
CAS UG programs in the Quad Cities
*Current enrollment
UG Majors (*) UG Minors(*)
ENG (22) LAS (64) NURS (7)
ENG (24) ENVR (6)
Pro. Writing (6)
PSY (93) SOC (53)
WS (7)
CAS GR programs in the Quad Cities
*Current enrollment
GR Majors (*) Post Bac. Certificates (*) BIOL (21)
ENG (25)
LAS (12)
Environmental GIS (14)
ENG (10)
Zoo & Aquarium St. (24)
95 courses delivered (87% face-to-face) …
+48% over FY12
… by 40 instructors …
+38% over FY12
… including 79 IQ sessions
+292% over FY12
CAS Courses in the Quad Cities
New & emerging programs in the Quad Cities ▪ B.A. in Sociology
▪ Request to offer the Religious Studies minor at WIU-QC
▪ Other minor programs interested in expanding to WIU-QC ▪ Creative Writing and Film Studies (ENG/JOUR) ▪ Spanish (FLL) ▪ HIST ▪ POLS
▪ Environmental Science Ph.D. program pending IBHE approval
CAS Planning & Priorities in the Quad Cities ▪ Support commitments to General Education and the Engineering
Program.
▪ Review and enhancement of the LAS Program.
▪ Implement Environmental Science Ph.D. Program, pending IBHE approval.
▪ Continue development of lab science capabilities.
▪ Assess the demand for new major and minor programs – especially HIST and SOC.
▪ Explore new affiliative agreements – NURS & Trinity Health Care.
▪ Expand GIS Center services to the QC area.
FY14 Resource Allocation, Organization, & Budget Request
FY14 Internal Reallocations & Reorganizations
1. Faculty assigned to LAS administrative duties – one each at Macomb and the Quad Cities. ▪ Scheduling
▪ Coordination
▪ Advising of students
▪ Cultivating faculty research advisors
2. Additional faculty assigned to coordinate CAS Teacher Education programs. ▪ Enhance coordination with COEHS
▪ Facilitate reporting compliance with accrediting bodies
▪ Maintain compliance with rapidly changing standards
FY14 Request for New Operating Resources (1/3)
Priority Title of Funding Request One-Time
(FY14 Only) Continuous (FY14 start)
1 PHYS – Lower Division Lab Upgrades (equipment & maintenance) $21,400 $12,000
2 Replace 74 computers in department classroom computer labs
(BIOL, FLL, PSY) $59,200
3 Simpkins 119 upgrade to Video Conference capable classroom $29,465
4 Teaching Support Assistants (2) for QC Writing Center $15,088
5 Teaching Support Assistant for FLL $7,544
6 Teaching Support Assistants (2 @ 2/3) for LAS Program $10,064
7 Tenure-track CHEM position in support of Forensic Chem. $55,602
8 Teaching Support Assistants (3) for PHYS $23,424 9 Science Equipment Repair Manager (CHEM, PHYS, BIOL) $55,000
10 Rental storage space for Giddings drilling machine for GEOL $600
Subtotal $110,065 $179,322
FY14 Request for New Operating Resources (2/3)
Priority Title of Funding Request One-Time
(FY14 Only) Continuous (FY14 start)
11 Recruitment funds for AAS $1,700
12 Tenure-track Sociology position for QC (SOC) $55,602
13 Temp. position to replace faculty serving as interim chair of
PHIL/REL $35,190
14 Temp. position in German (FLL) $35,190
15 NURS instructional equipment $78,575
16 Change Unit B to tenure-track position in ENG $25,335
17 NURS support staff $24,336
18 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectrometer upgrade (CHEM; if
grant is funded) $14,000 $3,500
19 Two carryall vehicles for BIOL ($55,000 each) $110,000
20 Transfer of BIOL carryall vehicle T54 to GEOL $0
Subtotal $272,955 $110,473
FY14 Request for New Operating Resources (3/3)
Priority Title of Funding Request One-Time
(FY14 Only) Continuous (FY14 start)
21 Consumables for BIOL, CHEM, GEOG, NURS, & PHYS $159,615
22 SmartBoards for POLS $7,500
23 Total Station archaeological equipment for ANTH $3,469
24 Travel funding to Mock Trial Competition for POLS $5,000
25 Any unfilled faculty positions put on hold due to budget constraints
TBD
Subtotal $10,969 $164,615
TOTAL $393,989 $454,410
FY14 Request for Facilities Over $100,000
Priority Title of Funding Request One-Time
(FY2014 Only)
1 Simpkins Hall - Elevator Renovation or Replacement $100,000
2 Replace Fume Hoods – Currens Hall $1,108,000
3 Renovation of Obsolete/Non-functional Space – Simpkins 341 $285,000
4 Modernization of Obsolete Classrooms, Labs, and Storage Areas $192,845
5 New laboratory facility at Kibbe Life Sciences Station $495,764
6 New Science Building $70,000,000
7 Remodel Currens Hall $16,000,000
8 Remodel Waggoner Hall $16,000,000
9 Remodel Morgan Hall $8,000,000
TOTAL $112,181,609
Many thanks for your time & attention
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